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Two longtime Shawano County supervisors honored

Two longtime Shawano County supervisors honored

SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – For 50 years, there’s been at least one constant at board meetings in Shawano County. “I’m missing it already,” said board member Arlyn Tober. Wednesday afternoon was Tober’s final full county board meeting after a 50-year run as a county supervisor. He said he still has a few committee meetings to…

Neenah parents protest closure of Hoover Elementary School

Neenah parents protest closure of Hoover Elementary School

NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Hoover Elementary School parents continue the fight to reverse a school board decision that closed their elementary school. Several parents held a protest in Neenah on Wednesday afternoon hoping they can convince the School Board to reconsider. At the end of February, the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education voted…

Wisconsin Herd edge out win in home finale

Wisconsin Herd edge out win in home finale

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Eyeing to get back to .500, the Wisconsin Herd were led by TyTy Washington Jr.’s 37 points in a 113-109 win over the Indiana Mad Ants. The Herd close out their home slate with their first March win at Oshkosh Arena, snapping a six-game home losing streak. Along with Washington Jr.’s…

More sunshine and a few degrees warmer tomorrow

More sunshine and a few degrees warmer tomorrow

The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5… It was very nice to see the sun back in some fashion as well as being dry today, but our winds made it feel pretty chilly, in a matter of fact, around 20 to 30 degrees cooler then yesterday. Air temperatures have been in the mid…

Senator Tammy Baldwin stops in Appleton as part of her Dairyland Tour

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV)—Senator Tammy Baldwin was in Appleton on Wednesday as part of her Dairyland Tour. She took a tour of the building and talked to workers about their concerns and hopes for the state. Baldwin is currently trying to pass a bill that would require online retailers to say where their product was made…

West De Pere educator looking to win America’s Favorite Teacher competition

West De Pere educator looking to win America’s Favorite Teacher competition

DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – An educator in the School District of West De Pere is in the running for America’s Favorite Teacher. Foreign Language teacher Becky Deeg is currently in a contest to appear in Reader’s Digest, win a trip to Hawaii, and take home $25,000 for the outstanding work she’s done inside the…

Neenah School Board narrowly votes to close Hoover Elementary School

NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – The Neenah School District Board of Education has voted to close down Hoover Elementary School. It was a difficult decision, but the board voted five to four, and a handful of parents stood outside the district office, hoping they could get another vote. First public health vending machine unveiled in Outagamie…